recs for someone to rip out cement backyard to landscape

hopefully the cement was not a solution to cure water intrusion problems. I say this because for the life of me i can’t figure out why people paid so much money to concrete over their entire backyards – surely there were cheaper ways to avoid yard maintenance. any takers on that one?

dorkofwindsor

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago

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susannahmeadows | 10 years and 4 months ago

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hi folks. our backyard is covered in cement. would like to tear it out and put in grass and maybe have it landscaped. can anyone make some recommendations?

carmenf | 10 years and 4 months ago

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I’d also love a recommendation for someone to remove concrete from a backyard (even better if you can tell me roughly how much you paid!)

Arkady | 10 years and 4 months ago

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I’d get casual labor from in front of Home Depot or Lowe’s, rent tools if needed, hire a dumpster (tell them it’s solely for concrete for a best deal), & move on to landscaping when that work is done.

Augustiner | 10 years and 4 months ago

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if you DIY supervise the thing make sure you get someone who can get rid of the concrete. Trash is expensive. About grass: be aware that it’s a commitment – do not step on new sod for at least 2-3 weeks, then mowing once a week, fertilizing, reseeding… I just did about the same project you are planning and I got myself an unexpected new hobby: lawncare expert.